Payroll Specialist — Hybrid, Multi-Site Improvements

SF Partners; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Leicester to join a high-volume, multi-site payroll team. This permanent role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) and a chance to take ownership of payroll processes and complex queries.

You will support starters, leavers, changes and deductions, ensure timely and accurate payments, and assist with month-end/year-end tasks, reconciliations, and improvements across payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing starters, leavers, pay changes, benefits and deductions
• Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Managing statutory payroll requirements and maintaining compliance with UK legislation
• Processing BACS payments to employees, HMRC and third parties
• Completing payroll and general ledger reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving employee queries
• Supporting overpayment recovery
• Working closely with stakeholders across the wider business
• Getting involved in payroll projects and ongoing process improvements

Job description

SF Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Leicester to join a high-volume, multi-site payroll team. This permanent role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) and a chance to take ownership of payroll processes and complex queries.

You will support starters, leavers, changes and deductions, ensure timely and accurate payments, and assist with month-end/year-end tasks, reconciliations, and improvements across payroll processes.